TRAVEL
Suica Penguin Retirement Announcement Sparks Fan Outcry in Japan
The character, created by a children's book author, has been the face of the popular transit card since its inception in 2001.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese Idol Fired After Alleged Boyfriend’s Picture Caught in Cup’s Reflection
The controversy renews the debate around the implied (and, sometimes, contractual) rule that idols don't deserve a personal life.
ENTERTAINMENT
Japan’s Latest Hit Capsule Toy Is Random People
The photos of random government IDs are the latest in a long line of offbeat collectibles that span the toy's 60-year history.
TRAVEL
Eating On People’s Porches: Overtourism Overwhelms Ine, Japan’s “Venice of the East”
The iconic boat house village saw nearly 480,000 visitors in 2024 - an estimated 270 times its population.
TRAVEL
Japanese Cities Use Social Media to Teach Tourists Manners
Multiple locations across Japan are using social media and good old-fashioned pamphleteering to combat the negative effects of overtourism.
INSIDER
[Insider] Modern Day Extortionists: The Scummy World of Japan’s “Exposé” Influencers
(Subscriber content) Two men invaded the home of an "exposé" influencer, beat him, and microwaved his phone. Here's why few people feel…
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Former Japanese Porn Actress Threatens to Expose Bride Over Dress Insult
Mikami Yua thought she was just wearing a nice dress. Then a bride-to-be found the star's Instagram and they both went viral.
NEWS
Fact Check: No, a Mongolian Student Did Not Call Emperor Naruhito “Naruto” During Visit
A popular social media story claims that a Mongolian student accidentally called the Japanese emperor the name of a fictional anime ninja…